The basic system works by having users load themselves into a hopper that connects two of its members at a time to chat. No names are given, only a feed, and at any point either partner may cut the feed and move on. Usually Chatroulleters have their feed on an autorestart, so as soon as one encounter ends, another instantly begins.
As you can probably predict, some absolutely disgusting video feeds tend to pop up now and then. One of the more common obscenities is some random person tugging the old boat in clear visibility. I personally wonder what always prompts the nastier minority of Chatroullete's denizens to get indecent, inappropriate, and otherwise naked for a yet unknown audience of random internet goers. Perhaps they enjoy the aspect of being watched? Maybe extreme loneliness drives them? In any case, the bulleted chamber of Chatroullete is definitely there.
Worse still are the stealthier taboo breakers. Often a screen will at first appear blacked out, and then fade into one type of revolting scene or another. Another common ploy is for users to seem conversational at first, and then slowly start stripping or what have you as a conversation goes on. There is actually no way to tell what percentage of the base is there for the sex appeal, because so many people are slowrolling. Here is one such example; note that the fellow is already shirtless to show off the old guns.
After trying the site to make more memorable a boring evening on several occasions, I noticed something funny about people who use it. At first, someone sees something that they really wished they had rather not, shies away and exclaims something to the effect of "Ewwwwww!". Moments later they come back and press next to find another dialogue. Apparently disturbing acts actually being preformed can be just as riveting as those in fiction and film.
If you are not squeamish, and willing to put up with brief moments of revulsion, I strongly suggest that you at least give this novel concept a try. At the very least it will probably be difficult to forget, and for me, that is enough.
"ye olde internet", "old boat", and "old guns". tim, i think there are perhaps more adjectives in the world, ones better suited to describing the internet, penises, and especially muscular biceps. you might want to consult your wikipedia.
ReplyDeletebut anyway, what i really wanted to say is that i like your blog. it was fun to read. at this rate, you'll be canon in no time.
Why thank you Paris, although you posting about how sweet my blog is despite poor adjective choice, as me, can be disorienting. Go get your own internet.
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